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Take off with history!
Welcome to June 1!
Historical brains engaged…commence ignition!
World History:
1831: A Scottish explorer, James Ross,
located the North Magnetic Pole. When
a compass is used, the direction to the
North is drawn to this point which is really
in Canada. What does this imply about
using a compass?
American History:
1843: Sojourner Truth was a freed slave.
She was one of the lucky ones. Instead of
Staying where she was, Sojourner became a
conductor on the Underground Railroad.
What does this choice tell you about this
woman’s character?
Word of the day:
Cardinal directions: These are North, South,
East and West. We use these to orient to
locations in relation to other locations.
Describe where you live by comparing it
to another location. Do this for your
state, city and house.
Bonus Corner:
Who am I?
• I was born on this date in 1926.
• I played a small town sheriff.
• My side kick, in my first series, was
played by Don Knotts.
• My “son” in the series is a known
director and played in “Happy Days”.
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World History:
1896: Guglielmo Marconi was an inventor
from Italy. On this date, he filed a patent
and his invention led to the development
of the radio. What do you like and dislike
about listening to the radio?
American History:
1933: A new record flying
time was recorded on this date for
the journey from Los Angeles, California
to New York City:13 hours and 26 minutes.
Infer how the world changed at that point
with relative “quickness” in coast-to-coast
travel.
Word of the day:
Borrower: One who is given money in
exchange for a pledge to pay it back, with
interest, within a designated period of time.
What are circumstances in which people often
borrow money?
Bonus Corner:
Johnny Weissmuller was born on this date
in 1904. He was an Olympic swimmer
but his greatest fame was generated by the
role he played, swinging through
the trees! What role did he play?
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World History:
1539: Hernando de Soto was a Spanish
explorer who founded what is now Florida
and claimed it for Spain. What if the state
Had been named after him? Create a few
possible names and/or slogans for his
“state”.
American History:
1918: It was not uncommon for 10-12
years olds to work long days to earn money
for their family. On this date, it was ruled
unconstitutional to work such young ones.
What impact would you think that had
on businesses and families?
Word of the day:
Prediction: What one feels might happen,
based on instinct, experience or factual
trends. Make five predictions that you are
relatively certain will happen in the next
five years.
Bonus Corner:
Who am I?
• I was born on this date in 1808.
• I grew up in the South.
• I was President of the Confederacy.
• My first name is the same as the last
name of one of the founding fathers.
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World History:
740 B.C.E.: The Chinese record that a
solar eclipse had occurred. Imagine their
fear and concern. Write a note to your
family (in English, of course!) as if you were
that original observer.
American History:
1892: The Sierra Club is founded. John
Muir, the founder, did much to promote
the preservation of wilderness and
natural wonders. What are the five most
fabulous natural sites you have personally
seen?
Word of the day:
Discount rate: The amount, usually in
percentages, that prices are reduced.
Where do you go to find the best
discounts? Where do you find great
value without discounts?
Bonus Corner:
What famous
natural wonder
is pictured
at the right?
Where is it
located?
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World History:
1933: Italian musician Arturo Toscanini
Was invited to a German music festival
but he already had little respect for the
Nazis and so he boycotted it . What is
meant by the term boycott?
American History:
1968: Robert “Bobby” Kennedy is
assassinated on this date. He was beloved
by many; additionally he was well respected
by majority and minority groups. America
was quite turbulent at this time: we were
in a war that not all Americans believed in
and there had been another assassination
recently. What war and who was killed?
Word of the day:
Impeach: To remove a person from office for
crimes that are deemed too serious to
continue in office. This is a process that is
Available to the American people in regards to
the president. Why do you think that this
action is rarely used?
Bonus Corner:
“Creativity is piercing the
mundane to find the
marvelous.”
Bill Moyers, author of this quote, is an
American journalist and was born on this
date in 1924. What does he mean by
this view?
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World History:
1683: The first university museum opened
on this date at Oxford University. Many
museums populate our world these days.
Describe the best museum you have ever
been to and list museums you hope to
visit some day.
American History:
1816: June is often nearing the heat
of summer but not for New England in this
year. They had 10 inches of snow!
Describe the craziest
weather
you have ever
experienced.
Word of the day:
Ethnicity: Having to do with race. Often,
statistics are compiled in which race
is an element in the survey. It enables
researchers to see if some groups are
impacted more or less by the data they
seek. Why would that be important?
Bonus Corner:
Nathan Hale, born in this date in 1755, once
stated,
“I regret that I have but one life
To give for my country.”
What does that imply of his priority? Is
his priority the same or different than
yours? Explain.
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World History:
1893: Gandhi was a powerful, positive
force in ending unfair treatment in his
native India but his first act of battling
discrimination was in South Africa in this
year. He was a lawyer and spent his life
fighting injustice. What would you fight if
given the chance to make this world better?
American History:
1864: Abraham Lincoln began his second
term as president and within the year, would
be assassinated. Share
your favorite story
of our 16th
president.
Word of the day:
Interdependence: When two persons or
countries rely on each other. Who do
you rely on?
Who relies on you?
Bonus Corner:
“I felt that I had to write. Even if I had never
been published, I knew that I would go on
writing, enjoying it and experiencing the
challenge.”
Gwendolyn Brooks was an American poet
born on this date in 1917. Describe how
you feel about writing, what you enjoy
and what you need to improve on.
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World History:
632: Muhammad ibn Abdallah died on
this date. He was born in 570 and founded
the religion of Islam. Muslims, believers in
Islam, still practice his methods of treating
others with kindness. What things do you
do that show you respect others?
American History:
1906: Who has power?
Many do! Upton Sinclair, author of The
Jungle, forced the government to begin
inspecting meat packaging plants after
his book described the awful conditions.
What do you think the government needs
to do something about right now?
Word of the day:
Delegated powers: Powers given to the
federal government, such as coining money,
declaring war and making treaties.
Why would the federal government be
assigned to do these jobs instead of the
states?
Bonus Corner:
Frank Lloyd
Wright, born on
this date in 1867,
was innovative
in his housing
designs.
What do you like and/or dislike of this
design sketch?
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World History:
1898: China leases Hong Kong to Britain for
99 years. Hong Kong has now been
reunited with China. Imagine why they
established a 99 year agreement. Create
a plausible scenario how this treaty came
about.
American History:
1869: Charles Hires sells, for the first time,
root beer. Soda has been popular for
decades but we now have
many other choices.
What are your top
3 beverage choices
that are NOT soda?
Word of the day:
Producer: Creator of goods for the market
place. If you had the talent to do so,
what would you like to produce? (this
could be something you grow or build!)
Bonus Corner:
Who am I?
• I made my debut on this day in 1934.
• I am quite animated!
• I am fowl by nature.
• I was loved by Walt Disney!
• I had 3 crazy nephews.
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World History:
1944: Many tragedies occurred during
World War II, but on this date the French
town of Oradour-sur-Glane ceased to exist –
the men were killed, the women and
children were locked in the church which was
then set on fire-1 of the 700 people survived.
If you were the survivor, share you feelings.
American History:
1752: A shocking day for Ben Franklin, as
we all know! His kite flying adventures
led to the discovery of electricity. Remember
a time when the power went out. What
did you miss most without electricity?
Word of the day:
Restricted trade: Limiting trade between
countries. This designation is often during
times of war and tension. When would this
be a good choice and when would it
punish the restricting country?
Bonus Corner:
“Either write something worth reading or do
something worth writing.”
Benjamin Franklin coined this statement.
Are you a writer or a doer? Explain
your choice!
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World History:
1644: The barometer was invented. This
invention assisted everyday man to predict
or anticipate weather patterns and change.
Do you think a barometer
is now obsolete?
Explain why or why not.
American History:
1927: Aviator Charles Lindbergh receives
a hero’s welcome in Washington D.C. and
his speech encourages the construction of
many more airports. What is
the most interesting
airport you have ever been
to or read about?
Word of the day:
Socialism: A governmental style in which
the production of all is shared by all. Taxes
are high but also, services have little or no
cost (such as medical, dental, etc.) What are
the disadvantages and advantages of this
type of system?
Bonus Corner:
What was discovered on this date?
• The year was 1859.
• It was called the Comstock Lode.
• It revolutionized the town of Virginia
City.
• It happened in Nevada.
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World History:
1938: The dikes and dams holding back
the Yellow River in China break and the
ensuing flood killed 150,000 people.
Imagine your community or one nearby
that has about that many people.
Describe the impact.
American History:
1776: The Declaration of Rights is adopted
which later evolved into the Declaration of
Independence. In 2016, it will be 240 years.
What might you do to celebrate?
Word of the day:
Topographical: Style of map in which
elevation and natural features are clearly
marked. This type of map is great for
hiking and inferring what the countryside
might look like. Describe the topography
of where you live.
Bonus Corner:
Who am I?
• I was born on this date in 1929.
• I lost my life in my teens.
• I had to hide and be quiet for long
periods of time.
• I wrote of my experiences in the secret
annex.
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World History:
1909: Ernest Shackelton returns to England
After 2 years in Antarctica, reaching the
magnetic south pole in record time. Most
importantly, he returned safely. Make a list
of all of the things that could force an
expedition to Antarctica
to end in disaster.
American History:
1868: The 14th amendment is passed and
not only are rights extended to African
Americans but they are severely restricted
for those who fought for the South. A civil
war is a devastating occurrence. What
makes it worse than wars with other
countries?
Word of the day:
International dateline: The position, 180
degrees west or east of the Prime
Meridian, where the time changes either
to the day before or after. Can we really
go back in time? Explain.
Bonus Corner:
“There are no strangers here; Only friends
you haven't yet met.”
William Butler Yeats penned this quote,
born on this date in 1865 in Ireland.
If we all adopted this philosophy, how
would this world change?
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World History:
1982: Argentina, in the battle over the
Falkland Islands, surrenders to Britain.
What do you think was the reason that
each group (Argentina and Britain) felt
they had the right
to the Falklands?
American History:
1642: Don’t you love going to school? The
first laws requiring school attendance in
America were passed on this date.
Why do you think
education is required?
Word of the day:
World commerce: Trade on an international
level. What is the value of trade throughout
the world?
Bonus Corner:
“Many will call me an adventurer - and that
I am, only one of a different sort: one of
those who risks his skin to prove his
platitudes.”
Che Guevara was a Latin American
revolutionary who was born in this date in
1928. What do you think he meant by this
quote?
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World History:
1215: The Magna Carta is signed on this day.
This was one of the first most
significant documents in history. It
established power but with limits. What
is the consequence of power without
limits?
American History:
1775: George Washington is named
commander of the revolutionaries. It
became his job to train and organize them
into a force to be reckoned with. He
obviously got the job done.
What challenges did he
probably face along
the way?
Word of the day:
Presidential system: A format in which the
president is in charge of the country but
a separate group (the legislative branch)
forms the laws of the nation. Why do you
think it was set up so that both of these
pieces existed?
Bonus Corner:
In 1864, Arlington Cemetery
was created
to inter the bodies
of those who died
during the Civil War.
What makes this
Image powerful?
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World History:
1963: The first woman to go to space was
Valentina Tereshkova of the Soviet Union.
She was also a parachute enthusiast and
that was the element that brought the
Soviet space program to look at her for
space travel. Would you ever go
parachuting? Share why or why not.
American History:
1884: The first roller coaster opens at
Coney Island, a beachside amusement park.
It was located outside of New York City. You
are a newspaper reporter visiting Coney
Island and you interview one
of the first riders. Describe
their experience and
reactions.
Word of the day:
Fiscal policy: The acquisition and spending
plan of a government. We are currently
in a lot of debt. How could the
government change in order
to lessen the debt?
Bonus Corner:
In 1858, Abraham Lincoln said:
“A house divided against itself cannot
stand.”
What did this
statement
refer to?
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World History:
1944: Iceland becomes independent from
Denmark. Where is Iceland located and
why would it be hard for the Danes to
govern it?
American History:
1885: The Statue of Liberty arrives in New
York as a gift from France. The head is 10
feet wide and the arm with the torch is
42 feet long. Why do you
think this has become
such an important symbol?
Word of the day:
Great Basin: An area in the Western U.S.,
mostly in Nevada, in which the water runoff
does not end up at the ocean. What kind of
climate does Nevada have? Does this factor
(no runoff path) make a difference?
Bonus Corner:
Who am I?
• I crossed the Atlantic in 1928.
• I flew by myself and because I was
female, people were amazed.
• I also flew across the Pacific three years
later.
• I was eventually lost and still have not
been officially located.
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World History:
1746: Samuel Johnson, a Brit by birth, is
contracted to write a dictionary. He ends
up including 40,000 words. What is your
favorite word to say? What is the longest
word you can spell?
American History:
1873: What did Susan B. Anthony attempt
to do in this year in which she was fined
$100 dollars (a fine she never paid!)?
Word of the day:
Desert Archaic People: The earliest human
dwellers of the western United States.
What groups of people inhabited your
state first? What evidence
exists of their
culture?
Bonus Corner:
Who am I?
• I was born on this day in 1942.
• I was part of a popular musical group of
the 60’s and 70’s.
• My first group’s name sounded like an
insect!
• I was knighted by the Queen of England!
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World History:
240 B.C.E.: Eratosthenes, a Greek
geographer and mathematician, first
estimated the earth’s circumference.
Surprisingly, it was quite accurate. Why do
you think so many of the Ancient Greeks
had insights into some of the more
complex elements in our world?
American History:
1862: Slavery is officially outlawed in the
United States. The United States went on
to fight for three more years in ensure that
this decision was enforced. List 6-8 reasons
why slavery is wrong.
Word of the day:
Benefit: The advantage or plus side. Often,
national decisions are determined by the
percent that will benefit. What are the
benefits of being a citizen of the United
States?
Bonus Corner:
What are the five largest
lakes in the world?
Try to name at least three.
(three are in the U.S.)
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World History:
1900: The Boxer Rebellion begins in China.
This was an effort to rid China of foreigners.
many lives were lost.
Why do you think
the Chinese feared
foreigners?
American History:
1782: The Great Seal of the United States
was approved. The quote on it, translated
from Latin, was “Out of many, one.” What
does that expression imply about the
United States?
Word of the day:
Implied powers: Powers given to Congress
which are not necessarily stated in the
Constitution but are logical in light of the
intent of the law. Why do you think
Congress is given this level of freedom?
Bonus Corner:
What might the
other elements
of the Great
Seal symbolize?
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World History:
1633: Galileo, famed Italian astronomer,
verbally supported the theory that the sun
was the center of the our solar system. He
was commanded, by the Inquisition (a
church group), to cease this discussion. Why
do you think the church
feared knowledge?
American History:
1834: Cyrus McCormick revolutionized
harvest by patenting his reaping machine.
his machine simplified and shortened
harvest time. What would be the
value of such a machine? What
might be the drawbacks?
Word of the day:
Per capita: The average income of all persons
living in a country. This indicator can
show the wealth (or the lack of) for countries
around the world. Predict which countries
would have a high average and which might
have a low average.
Bonus Corner:
What event happened on this day?
• It was an important document.
• The year was 1788.
• It needed to be approved by the majority
of states.
• It provided a framework for our
government and laws.
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World History:
1933: Adolf Hitler organized Germany into
one party. In America, we have two major
parties (Democrats and Republicans) with
a number of smaller parties. What plusses
and minuses are obvious from Hilter’s plan?
American History:
1839: Chief Major Ridge and his son, John,
were Cherokee. They signed a treaty for
their tribe to transfer land to the United
States and since only 100 of the 18,000
Cherokee approved of this, they were
killed. Was this fair or not? Defend your
position!
Word of the day:
Recession: A slowing or reversal of economic
growth. This is a time period when less
money is made and jobs may be harder to
find. What are ways that you and your family
use when there is less money coming in?
Bonus Corner:
“It takes as much courage to have tried and
failed as it does to have tried and
succeeded.”
Anne Morrow Lindbergh, born on this date
in 1907. Do you agree with her?
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World History:
1956: How popular was the newly elected
(and first) Egyptian president? Very! He
received 99.95% of the vote. He made
tremendous strides in all areas and was
respected worldwide. What characteristics
would be necessary to have worldwide
respect?
American History:
1868: The typewriter is invented. Now,
very few people use them anymore since
they can do most things on a computer.
You represent the “Discarded Typewriters
Union”. Write a persuasive paragraph
on the value of the typewriter.
Word of the day:
Map elements: Those parts that are found
on most maps. These might include title
and legend. Find a map in your
classroom. What other elements do you
see that are often present on other maps?
Bonus Corner:
What was my claim to fame?
I was born in Belgian in 1814.
I loved music!
I was also an inventor.
I invented something for a band.
My name was Antoine Sax.
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World History:
1894: An international committee agrees
to resume the Olympic Games. What
events do you like to watch the most?
(Include Summer
and Winter games!)
American History:
1900: Oliver Lippincott drove his car. He
made history, being the first person to
drive to a national park (Yosemite) instead
of taking a bus or train.
What national
parks have you
driven to?
Word of the day:
Goods: Products for sale. If you could be
any kind of merchant you wanted to be (a
seller of goods), what would you most
enjoy selling?
Bonus Corner:
Ambrose Bierce once said:
“To be positive is to be mistaken at the
top of one’s voice.”
Describe a time when you were sure you
were right, only to discover you were in
error.
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World History:
1950: The Korean War begins when the
troops from the North take aggressive
action. Korea is a peninsula. What
American state is also a peninsula?
American History:
1876: In the Battle of The Little Bighorn,
Sioux Indians defeated the United States
troops. Who was the
leader who led
his men into battle
and none survived?
Word of the day:
Market: The exchange of goods.
America has an active marketplace in
which goods trade hands and often are
then exchanged again. What marketplace do you shop at most?
Bonus Corner:
In 1938, the federal government raised
minimum wage. What was the new
Amount?
a. $.35
b. $.40
c. $1.00
d. $1.25
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World History:
1541: What goes around, comes around!
Pizarro arrived at the Incan capital of
Atahualpa and killed the Incan king. On
this date, with his own men feuding, he
was killed. Where was the Incan civilization
located?
American History:
1797: You would think inventing a plow
would be popular with farmers but when
Charles Newbold invented an iron plow,
The farmers were concerned about its
impact on the soil. How do we, today,
show concern for our natural resources?
Word of the day:
Renewable resource: A item that can be
produced again over time. These items
might include wood and solar power.
What is a resource that is not renewable?
Bonus Corner:
Who received an honorary doctorate on this
date in 1907?
• He was a well known author.
• His real name was Samuel Clemens.
• He wrote stories of life on the
Mississippi, especially about Huck and
Tom.
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World History:
1954: The good news and the bad news:
In this year, the first nuclear power plant
opened. 25 years later, a meltdown
spread toxicity throughout the countryside.
What might be the “fallout” with those
living near by?
American History:
1846: Joshua Slocum is a great sailor! He
Sailed, by himself, completely around the
world. He went 46,000 miles.
What might
be difficulties he
would face?
Word of the day:
Monetary trade: Exchange in which coins
and currency are used. What are other
methods besides using money that goods
can be exchanged?
Bonus Corner:
Who am I?
• I was born on this day in 1880.
• I was born blind and deaf.
• I had a fabulous teacher, Annie Sullivan,
who helped me “see”.
• I learned to read and write.
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World History:
1914: Today marked the assassination of
Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austrian throne,
to death and World War I was on. What
makes war so global, even if not all countries
are involved?
American History:
1894: America has always loved its workers.
On this day, the day to honor the working
public, was created. It is celebrated every
September. What is the name of the
holiday?
Word of the day:
Suburbanization: The development of
communities outside of a major city. When
cities first developed, the most prominent
people lived downtown. Now, most chose
to live in the outskirts. Why do you think
that change occurred?
Bonus Corner:
“The War to end all Wars” was said about
World War I but unfortunately, we had a
second world war. What do you think this
statement was meant to imply?
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World History:
1613: The Globe Theater burns to the
ground during a performance of
Shakespeare’s Henry the VIII. Fire was
much more common then. Why do you
think that was true?
American History:
1776: Mission Dolores is established in
this year. The city that later grew up in this
location was San Francisco, California. List
at least five things you know about San
Francisco or California.
Word of the day:
Free trade: Bartering without restrictions.
Trade without restrictions is good most of
the time but if one group is quite large and
they dominate the market, the smaller groups
don’t stand a chance. What is good
about free trade?
Bonus Corner:
William Mayo, born in 1861 and co-founder
of the Mayo Clinic, once said:
“The aim of medicine is to prevent disease
and prolong life, the ideal of medicine is to
eliminate the need of a physician.”
Do you think this could ever be possible?
Please explain your thinking.
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World History:
1837: Finally the British banned the use
of a pillory (a hinged board in which the
head and hands show through). What
would you like to see banned that is
currently used in modern times, here or
In the world?
American History:
1859: Niagara Falls is actually three
waterfalls in one. It is incredibly powerful!
In this year, a Frenchman stretched a line
and then walked across the falls. He now
wants you to try. Describe you self pep talk
(or clever words to avoid certain death!)
Word of the day:
Land use: The system in which property is
defined by how it can by used. It could be
designated commercial (you could have a
business) or residential (you could build a
home). Why do you think cities separate
commercial from residential?
Bonus Corner:
Lena Horn, an American actress born on
this day in 1917, once said:
“It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s
the way you carry it.”
What did she mean by these words?